NP is a 30 yo F who was diagnosed with HIV 10 years ago after exposure to the virus as a result of sharing needles. She has come to an outpatient clinic to get her medications and is now being visited by a registered dietitian. She reports that a physician diagnosed her with listeriosis three months ago and prescribed anti-diarrheal medication. HT: 5'2 WT: 129# UBW: 136# (3 months ago) CD4: 451
cells/µL Alb: 2.9 mg/dL Which of the following will the registered dietitian use when NP returns to measure her fat stores?
a. albumin
b. BIA
c. CD4 count
d. TSF
d
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. coconuts b. bananas c. sugar cane d. pineapple e. breadfruit